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Don't get stuck in that frustrating Central Florida traffic again.You can be the first to know of major traffic problem even if you're away from the radio.

Follow News 96.5 Team Traffic on your phone and we'll send you a text message anytime there's a major traffic jam in the Orlando area. What's more, we'll advise you on the best way to avoid the slowdown with fast and effective alternate routes.

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Text the word TRAFFIC to 21232.

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A Red Alert traffic text will be sent to our traffic subscribers when a significant slowdown on a major interstate or a closure of a major city thoroughfare or highway occurs.

Here is an example of a Red Alert Traffic text:

RED ALERT TRAFFIC: The ramps from I-4 to both EB/WB 408 are closed following a tanker truck crash. Live updates now on FM96.5.

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